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I believe that people once in the main part of the church should stop talking so that those who come early to pray are,t disturbed, ,for Jesus in present in the church in the tab-lice,and people need to talk before they entered the church ,and they should also wear the proper clothes ,for when they are in the church,I do, so give me your opinion . God Bless
 
I think you are addressing the wrong people. Talk to your pastor and perhaps he will put something in the bulletin at your parish.

This is a local issue, no one’s “opinion” on the CAF forum can change anything.
 
People who place a special emphasis on the “community” aspect of being in church will disagree, as will those who see modest attire in a different light from you or me.

Having said that, I absolutely agree with 1ke.

I would only add that, if these people are bothering us, why not offer a little sacrifice to make up for it? Especially if you’re actively being annoyed. Going out of your way to internally forgive them and pray for everyone’s sanctification is surely most pleasing to the Lord.
 
Indeed, there will always be little improprieties and distractions at church. It would be best to come to terms with it, to be at peace with it, so that you can be in a good frame of mind for the Mass.

My youngest child, now 10 years old, taught me a thing or two about appearances. To this day, he has always been the wiggliest and slouchiest child in the church, and you would think he is not paying attention, but from time to time I ask him after Mass what the Gospel was about, and he usually answers correctly. He was 4 years old when they introduced the new translation of the Roman Missal, and during the Eucharistic Prayer he paused whatever he was doing and whispered to me “He’s saying different words.” You can’t always tell what’s going on in someone’s mind, so I try to think charitable thoughts when I see or hear something that “doesn’t belong” at church.
 
Looking for supporters of your opinion online isn’t going to fix any perceived problems in your parish. As 1ke said, talk to your pastor about these things.
Either your pastor will listen and take action, or he will explain to you why he won’t.
Either way, you have cleared your conscience if it bugs you that much.
*I get the distinct impression from your threads that you feel compelled to “school” forum members on Catholic theology and norms. While there are many lurkers and non-Catholics here, the majority of the CAF membership is comprised of cradle Catholics, practicing Catholics in good standing, catechists, parish employees who have seen it all, RCIA leadership, priests, deacons, seminarians, and many others who are well educated in matters of faith. *
If you are dissatisfied with your parish, speak to one priest who can help you.
 
I believe that people once in the main part of the church should stop talking so that those who come early to pray are,t disturbed, ,for Jesus in present in the church in the tab-lice,and people need to talk before they entered the church ,and they should also wear the proper clothes ,for when they are in the church,I do, so give me your opinion . God Bless
How did we come to understand that we should dress appropriately for Mass? Did someone shame us into it or was it more like something gnawing at us that we knew that we could show our love and respect to God by dressing a little more appropriately for Mass, or guarding our speech, or trying not to hold conversation in Church and so on. It is good for our parents and teachers to guide us in ways that our proper. They do this because they love us and want us to do what is right. Our love for God should compel us to love others and to pray for them. But we should remember the parable of the Pharisee and tax collector Luke 18: 9-14.
 
I believe that people once in the main part of the church should stop talking so that those who come early to pray are,t disturbed, ,for Jesus in present in the church in the tab-lice,and people need to talk before they entered the church ,and they should also wear the proper clothes ,for when they are in the church,I do, so give me your opinion . God Bless
I agree for the most part. Some noise is unavoidable though. When I see people enjoying their fellow Catholics or comforting someone who needs it I really don’t mind the noise.

All that said, my parish does have a sign at the main entrance, just before you enter the church, that says “Please observe the solemnity of prayer”.
 
Looking for supporters of your opinion online isn’t going to fix any perceived problems in your parish. As 1ke said, talk to your pastor about these things.
Either your pastor will listen and take action, or he will explain to you why he won’t.
Either way, you have cleared your conscience if it bugs you that much.
*I get the distinct impression from your threads that you feel compelled to “school” forum members on Catholic theology and norms. While there are many lurkers and non-Catholics here, the majority of the CAF membership is comprised of cradle Catholics, practicing Catholics in good standing, catechists, parish employees who have seen it all, RCIA leadership, priests, deacons, seminarians, and many others who are well educated in matters of faith. *
If you are dissatisfied with your parish, speak to one priest who can help you.
I had A talk with the Holy Eucharist people back in the room were they get ready,and I told them that there a women using her cell phone,we had a few words and I told that,s not right, I,ev had with the priest with another Issue ,and both of them did n,t give me the reply I want too here,so I walk away i remember when I was at another Parish and the priest was coming down from the choir are after giving someone Communion AND he seen a father and son leaving and he said to them Mass in,t over yet,That a priest ,and at that parish ,they tell a very one please turn your cell phone off now, before Mass, getting what I,am trying to say ?
 
I think I’m laughing and crying at the same time. I shouldn’t I know.
 
I agree for the most part. Some noise is unavoidable though. When I see people enjoying their fellow Catholics or comforting someone who needs it I really don’t mind the noise.

All that said, my parish does have a sign at the main entrance, just before you enter the church, that says “Please observe the solemnity of prayer”.
I want too hear the Mass,not people talking,THE only noise I want too hear is the priest saying the Mass,him reading the Gospel,and the choir singing ,an thing else is a distraction ,What are people turning the church into ,boy I miss the old days,in the 50ths,when the people treated the main part off the church as a place place of silence,and waiting for Mass to being. AND too receive the Lord. God help us , for they are turning your church into a place off Gossip ,instead off praying before Mass. :knight2:
 
How did we come to understand that we should dress appropriately for Mass? Did someone shame us into it or was it more like something gnawing at us that we knew that we could show our love and respect to God by dressing a little more appropriately for Mass, or guarding our speech, or trying not to hold conversation in Church and so on. It is good for our parents and teachers to guide us in ways that our proper. They do this because they love us and want us to do what is right. Our love for God should compel us to love others and to pray for them. But we should remember the parable of the Pharisee and tax collector Luke 18: 9-14.
The church is a place of worship,a place were we can go to pray ,and prepare yourself for Mass,it is not a place to Gossip ,before Mass starts,they can go outside or at the back off the church,remember what Jesus did when he found the place of his Fathers house being used for other then pray ,he trash it,and told them in my Father house it is a place off worship then we also should treat God,s house a place of worship only. :knight2::knight2:
 
I believe that people once in the main part of the church should stop talking so that those who come early to pray are,t disturbed, ,for Jesus in present in the church in the tab-lice,and people need to talk before they entered the church ,and they should also wear the proper clothes ,for when they are in the church,I do, so give me your opinion . God Bless
tab-lice? really? Maybe you can learn to use spell check as well as you do smiles :knight2::knight2:
 
OK. In all charity, here’s my opinion,** since you asked:**

Stop peering into the souls of others and being distracted by their behaviors.

Take stock of yourself, pray as you see fit, and worthily assist at Mass.
End of story.
You’re not going to change others by venting here.
You’ve got to simply be grateful for the Mass and offer prayers for others.
You can do that silently, and without complaining online.
God can take care of Himself. Really He can. We hope that people are reverent, but if they are not, HE will deal with them, not you and I.
Change your attitude, and see if these things cease to bother you.
In the face of so much tragedy in the world, we are blessed to worship freely.
Give thanks.
Stop accusing others of wrong-doing.
Be that shining example if you wish, but no one here can change others, and neither can you, frankly.
 
I had A talk with the Holy Eucharist people back in the room were they get ready,and I told them that there a women using her cell phone,we had a few words and I told that,s not right, I,ev had with the priest with another Issue ,and both of them did n,t give me the reply I want too here,so I walk away i remember when I was at another Parish and the priest was coming down from the choir are after giving someone Communion AND he seen a father and son leaving and he said to them Mass in,t over yet,That a priest ,and at that parish ,they tell a very one please turn your cell phone off now, before Mass, getting what I,am trying to say ?
The proper term for those whom you refer to as “Holy Eucharist people” is Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.
 
tab-lice? really? Maybe you can learn to use spell check as well as you do smiles :knight2::knight2:
So I failed in spelling, give me a break,there are others too that miss spell I seen on treads .I suppose you have no fault,s ? I do use spell check,but sometimes I can,t get the word close often to correct it.,so forgive me,for the Lord want,s you too love other,s, God help this person to be nicer. AMEN
 
So I failed in spelling, give me a break,there are others too that miss spell I seen on treads .I suppose you have no fault,s ? I do use spell check,but sometimes I can,t get the word close often to correct it.,so forgive me,for the Lord want,s you too love other,s, God help this person to be nicer. AMEN
I misspell plenty of words myself, but “tab-lice” does not come close to “tabernacle”. Do you not look over your post? you could make corrections for a short time afterwards. Yes, the Lord does want you to love others, too.
 
I misspell plenty of words myself, but “tab-lice” does not come close to “tabernacle”. Do you not look over your post? you could make corrections for a short time afterwards. Yes, the Lord does want you to love others, too.
Don’t pick on him too hard*, we are all called to charity. Plus I’m sorry the OP (Original Poster) just might have a point.

*And forgive me too if I’m coming off too hard.
 
The church is a place of worship,a place were we can go to pray ,and prepare yourself for Mass,it is not a place to Gossip ,before Mass starts,they can go outside or at the back off the church,remember what Jesus did when he found the place of his Fathers house being used for other then pray ,he trash it,and told them in my Father house it is a place off worship then we also should treat God,s house a place of worship only. :knight2::knight2:
I agree that people should not hold conversations and gossip before Mass. They should not carry on needless conversation during Mass either. On this I agree. However, before Mass, a smile and a quick hello is ok. Also, we do not always know what people are saying whether they are gossiping, or not. Not every small exchange of words is an offense to God. But we should be mindful of where we are and of others trying to pray and take our conversations out the door. :knight1:
 
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